Deutsch Early Childhood Center
Data last updated · May 2026
Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.3 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.Not Available
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.3 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 3 out of 5 stars overall. Structural quality reflects Missouri's licensing baseline. Missouri caps infant ratios at 1:4, toddler ratios at 1:4, and preschool ratios at 1:10. Lead-teacher education isn't regulated. Teachers must complete 12 hours of annual training. No objective process measures (e.g., state quality rating or national accreditation) are available for this daycare. The overall rating reflects structural features only.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- License Exempt
- Age groups served
- Infants
- Licensed capacity
- 210
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 8
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- Not Regulated
Inspection History
Across 1 inspection since 2026, the issues cited most often were Building & Premises Safety (5). None of the 5 findings were critical.
See the Inspection Visit
May 7, 20265 Findings5 Important
- Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 4 (A)5 CSR 25-300.090
Requirements for the outdoor play area were not met as evidenced by the fence had openings that were greater than 3 1/2 inches and allow entrapment - the openings measured approximately six inches and were located along the bottom left of the preschool fence near the gathering circle.
- Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 4 (C)5 CSR 25-300.090
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by the presence of two rodent bait stations were present in the walking path from the infant/toddler classroom to the playground.
- Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 4 (A)5 CSR 25-300.090
Requirements for the outdoor play area were not met as evidenced by the fence had openings that were greater than 3 1/2 inches and allow entrapment - the openings measured six inches and was located on the small toddler playground at the bottom left side of the fence near the drain.
- Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 4 (C)5 CSR 25-300.090
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by the presence of approximately 10 concrete blocks were scattered on the ground by the gaga ball pit causing a tripping hazard.
- Physical Plant, Space, Supplies and Equipment 4 (C)5 CSR 25-300.090
The facility's outdoor space was not safe for children's activities as evidenced by the presence of the double gate near the exterior of the large toddler playground is not securely fastened to prevent children from pushing the gate and allowing for children to get out. The gate had a bungee cord pr